National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 in Canada: Where It's a Paid Holiday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 5 of 14 Canadian jurisdictions. Where it applies, employees receive statutory holiday pay even without working, and a premium (usually 1.5×) if they work.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in your province?
| Jurisdiction | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| British Columbia | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Alberta | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Quebec | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Saskatchewan | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Manitoba | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Nova Scotia | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| New Brunswick | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Prince Edward Island | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Yukon | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Northwest Territories | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Nunavut | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
Frequently asked questions
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on the province: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 5 of Canada's 14 jurisdictions — see the table for your province.
Do you get paid for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation if you don't work?
In provinces where it is a statutory holiday, yes — eligible employees receive stat holiday pay calculated under their province's formula, even if they don't work that day.
What do you get paid for working on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
Typically 1.5× your regular rate for hours worked plus your stat holiday pay. Newfoundland and Labrador pays 2×; B.C. pays 2× after 12 hours.
All dates: Statutory holidays 2026 by province · Compute your pay: Stat holiday pay calculator
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